New Group Forming for Women Entrepreneurs

Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs is a program that connects rural Western NC women with one another, as well as resources (including training and technica l assistance), and with markets - for the purpose of creating new and expanded businesses. The Rutherford County group meets the first Thursday of each month at Foothills Connect Business & Technology Center on Main St, Rutherfordton. The December meeting will take place on Thursday, December 3 at 6:00pm. Members benefit from group support, access to one-on-one business assistance and resources, practical trainings for strengthening business and marketing skills, news updates, and online visibility (member businesses are featured on AWE's website). For details, please contact Anna Levitsky at anna@foothillsconnect.com or 828-288-1650. You may also visit AWE's website at www.appalachianwomenentrepreneurs.org.